Arena today In play131 16:08 WAT18+
Lithuania A Lyga Sun 18 Oct 2026 · LFF stadionas Full time
4–1
Half-time 1–1
68%P(1)21%P(X)12%P(2)
λ home
1.98
λ away
0.69
Σλ total
2.67
P(over 2.5)
50%
P(BTTS)
53%
Modal score
1–0 13.7%

FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hegelmann Litauen prediction & xG model: FK Zalgiris Vilnius to win

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick landed ✓

Model sheet

How the numbers for FK Zalgiris Vilnius v Hegelmann Litauen are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (33 and 29 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
FK Zalgiris Vilnius (home)1.561.171.222.23
Hegelmann Litauen (away)1.240.830.810.83

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.56 × 1.17 × 1.22 ≈ 2.23

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings3.0664%
Statistical xG feed2.6736%
Blended total λ2.67100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.98, λaway = 0.69

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

FK Zalgiris Vilnius λ = 1.98
013.8%
127.3%
227.1%
317.9%
48.9%
5+5.1%
Hegelmann Litauen λ = 0.69
050.3%
134.6%
211.9%
32.7%
40.5%
5+0.1%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

FK \ Heg012345+
06.94.81.6···
1149.43.20.7··
2149.43.20.7··
39.06.22.1···
44.53.11.1···
5+2.61.80.6···
Σ home-win cells
68.0%
Σ draw cells
20.1%
Σ away-win cells
11.9%
Most probable score
1–0 · 13.7%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 FK Zalgiris Vilnius68.3%69.0%65.6%67.6%
X Draw19.3%21.0%20.6%20.8%
2 Hegelmann Litauen12.4%10.0%13.7%11.6%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.120 → 12.0% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · FK Zalgiris Vilnius pick67.6%1.481.3673.5%-8.1%
X · Draw20.8%4.804.3323.1%-9.8%
2 · Hegelmann Litauen11.6%8.646.5015.4%-24.8%
Double chance
1X88.4%1.131.1090.9%-2.7%
X232.4%3.092.8035.7%-9.3%
1279.2%1.261.1884.7%-6.6%
Draw no bet
DNB FK Zalgiris Vilnius85.4%1.17–––
DNB Hegelmann Litauen14.6%6.84–––
Goal lines
Over 1.574.6%1.34–––
Under 1.525.4%3.93–––
Over 2.549.9%2.00–––
Under 2.550.1%2.00–––
Over 3.527.9%3.58–––
Under 3.572.1%1.39–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes52.6%1.901.7058.8%-10.5%
BTTS no47.4%2.112.0050.0%-5.3%
Half-time
HT 148.1%2.08–––
HT X39.6%2.53–––
HT 212.3%8.12–––
6

The selection

Model pickFK Zalgiris Vilnius to win
Probability67.6%
Fair odds1.48
Best odds1.36
EV per unit-8.1%

EV = 0.676 × 1.36 − 1 = -0.081 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricFK Zalgiris VilniusHegelmann Litauen
SequenceWLLWDWDDLDDL
Matches66
W-D-L3-1-20-4-2
Points per match1.670.67
Goals for / match1.330.83
Goals against / match1.171.50
Over 2.550%33%
BTTS17%67%
Clean sheets50%17%
Failed to score50%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

FK Zalgiris Vilnius at 68%: ratings and home advantage combine into a clear edge. Standings: FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3rd on 54, Hegelmann Litauen 8th on 26.

Form

FK Zalgiris Vilnius, last six: W L L W D W – three wins in total. Latest: 4–0 at home to Suduva Marijampole. Per match: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded. 3 shut-outs in that run.

Hegelmann Litauen, last six: D D L D D L – zero wins in total. Latest: 1–1 at home to Suduva Marijampole. Only 0.8 goals a match in that spell.

Head to head

Previous 3: FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1, Hegelmann Litauen 1, drawn 1, 3.0 goals per meeting. Last meeting (Jul 2026): Hegelmann Litauen 2–3 FK Zalgiris Vilnius. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1.98 · Hegelmann Litauen 0.69 · total 2.67. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 50%, BTTS 53%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: FK Zalgiris Vilnius to win, probability 68%, odds 1.36 v fair 1.48. Most probable score: FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1–0 Hegelmann Litauen. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 27 Jul 2026Hegelmann Litauen2–3FK Zalgiris Vilnius
  • 24 May 2026FK Zalgiris Vilnius1–3Hegelmann Litauen
  • 22 Mar 2026Hegelmann Litauen0–0FK Zalgiris Vilnius

A Lyga table

League page →
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Kauno Žalgiris3216106+3758
2Suduva Marijampole3215116+1156
3FK Zalgiris Vilnius3216610+1554
4TransINVEST Vilnius3215710+1252
5Banga3211912+142
6Džiugas Telšiai3211912-542
7Panevėžys3211516-1438
8Hegelmann Litauen3241414-2526
9Šiauliai325918-3224
10FK Trakai000000

Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hegelmann Litauen?

The Model pick is FK Zalgiris Vilnius to win with a model probability of 68, priced around 1.36 by the bookmakers.

What are the FK Zalgiris Vilnius v Hegelmann Litauen probabilities?

FK Zalgiris Vilnius win 68%, draw 21%, Hegelmann Litauen win 12%.

What is the most probable score for FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hegelmann Litauen?

FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1–0 Hegelmann Litauen is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hegelmann Litauen?

FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1.98, Hegelmann Litauen 0.69 – over 2.5 at 50%, BTTS at 53%.

What time is FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hegelmann Litauen?

Sunday 18 October 2026, 15:00 WAT, at LFF stadionas – A Lyga.